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☀️ Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 ☀️
A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes.
At Deer Park Elementary School, out of an abundance of caution, we will provide students with approved eyewear at dismissal. Please talk to your student about keeping the glasses on to safely view the eclipse.
Maintaining our priority on safety, Deer Park will not be sending students outside after 2 PM. Students and staff will be provided with the NASA livestream link as an option to safely observe the eclipse.
Here are some important reminders:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home.
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Regular sunglasses are not good enough. We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing.
Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal), and ends around 4:32 p.m. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation or you are welcome to pick your student up early to view the eclipse at home.
FCPS has a page that shares information about Solar Eclipses at https://www.fcps.edu/solar-eclipse.
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Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.
In Islam, Eid-al-Fitr is a three day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends
Read more at Britannica.com here.
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2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award honors the legacy of Dr. Bussey by recognizing staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Full details and nomination information can be found at the Dr. Lawrence bussey Memorial Equity Award website, or on the flyer below.
2024 Memorial Equity Award Flyer
Deer Park Literacy Night
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
5pm - 7pm
Join us to Celebrate Deer Park Literacy Night
A celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and
our love of reading.
The evening will include read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools. Meet Asha Jyothi!
Check your child's Thursday folder today for more information.
 Explore an Ocean of Books at the Spring Book Fair!
April 22 - 26, 2024
Sale Hours:
Tuesday 4/23: 3:30 - 7:00
Wednesday 4/24: 8:30 - 3:20
Thursday 4/25: 8:30 - 3:20
Friday 4/26: 8:30 - 11:45
Payment options: cash, credit card, Apple Pay, check (made out to Deer Park ES), or eWalletWhat is eWallet? It allows a cashless/cardless payment option. You enter the maximum amount a student can spend but your card will only be charged the actual amount spent. If you have used eWallet in the past, you MUST update your account for this book fair.
Visit https://www.bookwormcentral.com/ for details.
Spring 2024 Explore an Ocean of Books
Spring Book Character Contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in the spring Disguise “Somebunny” as a Book Character contest! The bunnies looked fabulous and student creativity was abundant! Prizes went to the top 10 bunnies:
Kohana (5th), Mikaela (3rd), Alessandra (4th), Kaiya (2nd), Iris (2nd), Noel (5th), Logan (1st), Penelope (3rd), Iris (3rd), Santina (4th)
Cultural Observances Around the World
April
All Month– Arab American Heritage Month
All Month– Autism Awareness Month
All Month– Month of the Military Child
April 9-10 Eid al Fitr (Muslim)
April 13– Vaisakhi (Sikh)
April 22-30 – Passover (Jewish)
April 22– Earth Day
April Is Month of the Military Child
The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience.
Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we invite students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” for military children. Wear purple on Wednesday, April 17.
Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green; Marine Corps red; and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.
Spring SOL Schedule
SOL's will begin in May and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day. If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.
Wednesday, May 8th –
5th grade Reading
Wednesday, May 15th –
3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading
5th grade Math
Wednesday, May 22nd –
3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math
5th grade Science
Yearbook Ordering Deadline
Coming Soon!
Don't miss your chance to have this year's Deer Park Yearbook, filled with lasting memories of your child and all the fun events of the 2023-2024 school year!
Order here, use code 22187
23-24 DP Yearbook flyer
The last day to buy a yearbook is April 22nd! Don't miss out!
Deer Park Craft Night at Craftspace on April 10th
Come join us on the holiday and create a craft. Please register in advance. If you cannot make it that night, craft kits can be dropped off at the school for pick up and assembly at home.
Register here
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COMING SOON!!
Original Works Fundraiser
Seize the chance to champion your little Picasso and Deer Park with the fantastic Original Works initiative! Get your hands on personalized treasures showcasing your child's artistic flair.
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Click here to find your artist's work. Use code DERP.
Be on the lookout for personalized ordering information coming home soon! Ask your student what they created!
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MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!
Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.
Click here to buy your TROLLS kit for $8!
WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free
Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too. Volunteer here!
**Remember, this is not a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.
Staff Appreciation Week Planning
Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.
Click here if you are in your VolunteerERA!
Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners encourage students, parents, and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers who receive these thank-you notes can then enter a drawing to win one of four $2,500 top prizes and supplies for their school!
Parents and teachers, encourage your children/students to show their appreciation to the teachers in their lives by heading over to thankateacherva.com to create their thank you cards!
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After School Chess Club with Mike Kobily
Thanks to Mike Kobily for volunteering to instruct this club, there is no cost. All students wanting to learn & know how to play Chess are welcome!
Runs: April 16 - June 4
Meets Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm in Cafeteria.
We are asking for volunteers to help run the club. Click here to volunteer!
Registration is open until April 14th. Click here to register your child for chess club!
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Upcoming Dates |
April
10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday
10 - PTA Craftspace Craft Night
18 - Progress Reports go home
19 - Fun Fit Fridays begin
22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair
23 - Family Literacy Night / Celebrate Deer Park
26 - PTA Movie Night
May
1 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
1 - Full Time Level IV Parent Informaiton Meeting / 5 PM Library
3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM
8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading
8 - PTA Meeting
15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading
15 - SOL/5th Grade Math
22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math
22 - SOL/5th Grade Science
27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School
30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM
31 - Spring Musical Finding Nemo / 7PM
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